A Storm of Swords: The Illustrated Edition: The Illustrated Edition: 3 (A Song of Ice and Fire Illustrated Edition)

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Meanwhile, making her way across a blood-drenched continent is the exiled queen, Daenerys, mistress of the only three dragons still left in the world. Jonathan Burton has worked as an illustrator since 1999, after graduating with an MA from Kingston University, London. The twin spectres of revenge and betrayal stalk Ned Stark’s heirs, and no one will escape unscathed.

We also share information about your use of our site with our social media, advertising and analytics partners.Charmed Life arrives in an explosion of magic in this edition illustrated by Alison Bryant and introduced by Katherine Rundell. He began publishing short stories in science-fiction and fantasy magazines in the early 1970s, and his first novel, Dying of the Light, was published in 1977. Arya is loose in a war-stricken land filled with dangerous men, and must think on her feet to keep her throat from being cut.

R. Martin’s fantasy epic has won millions of fans worldwide, and these Folio editions – described by the author as ‘masterpieces of the bookmaker’ art’ – are packed full of details that devoted readers will find irresistible. But as opposing forces maneuver for the final titanic showdown, an army of barbaric wildlings arrives from the outermost line of civilization. Featuring extraordinary illustrations by Clive Hicks-Jenkins and an exclusive introduction by Janina Ramirez, each of the 750 numbered copies has been signed by both contributors. A vast, rich saga, with splendid characters and an intricate plot flawlessly articulated against a backdrop of real depth and texture.He has been awarded two silver medals from the Society of Illustration in New York, two Awards of Excellence from Communication Arts, and has received the Overall Professional Award for 2013 from the Association of Illustrators.

As the future of the land hangs in the balance, no one will rest until the Seven Kingdoms have exploded in a veritable storm of swords. A gorgeous illustrated edition of the third book in the beloved A Song of Ice and Fire series, for fans of HBO’s Game of Thrones, published in celebration of the twentieth anniversary of the book. His most bitter rival, Lord Stannis, stands defeated and disgraced, the victim of the jealous sorceress who holds him in her evil thrall.The first adventure in the Folio Society editions of ‘The Magic Faraway Tree’ series, Enid Blyton’s The Enchanted Wood features Jonathan Burton’s enchanting illustrations and a new introduction by Michael Morpurgo. In their vanguard is a horde of mythical Others – a supernatural army of the living dead whose animated corpses are unstoppable. Colossal, staggering… Martin captures all the intoxicating complexity of the Wars of the Roses or Imperial Rome in his imaginary world… one of the greats of fantasy literature.

The interior of the slipcase features an image of King Joffrey, leering from the Iron Throne, while the binding designs use the imagery of the warring houses to spectacular effect. Seamus Heaney’s deeply felt interpretation, widely acknowledged as the greatest Beowulf translation of modern times, is presented in parallel with the Old English verse in this fabulous Folio edition. The first instalment, A Game of Thrones, was published in 1996; the fourth volume ( A Feast for Crows, 2005; Folio 2021) and fifth volume ( A Dance with Dragons, 2011; Folio 2022) earned Martin best-seller status. Mary Shelley's darkly disturbing tale is illustrated by Angela Barrett and newly introduced by Richard Holmes. The winner of multiple Nebula and Hugo Awards, as well as the 2012 World Fantasy Award for Life Achievement, Martin has also received three Emmy Awards for his work as a producer on the HBO adaptation of his ‘Song of Ice and Fire’ novels, Game of Thrones.Jonathan Burton’s sensitive and skilled handling of such a huge cast of characters gives these shocking twists an even greater weight, and this kind of attention to detail can be seen across the entire production of this very special Folio edition. With twenty-five all-new illustrations in both color and black-and-white from acclaimed artist Gary Gianni—who also illustrated A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms—this modern classic takes on a truly timeless feel sure to delight its legion of fans. Finance is provided by PayPal Credit (a trading name of PayPal UK Ltd, Whittaker House, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond-Upon-Thames, Surrey, United Kingdom, TW9 1EH). Robb plots against his despised Lannister enemies, even as they hold his sister hostage at King's Landing, the seat of the Iron Throne.